Category Breakdown
Celkon S1
Lava Icon
Performance
44.139.6
Camera
39.619.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
20.821.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.431.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.324.2
Summary
- The Celkon S1 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Lava Icon's 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Celkon is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, while the Lava runs on a slightly slower 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, though both have 16GB of storage.
- The Celkon's rear camera is identical at 13 MP, but it has a superior 8 MP front camera compared to the Lava's 5 MP.
- The Lava Icon has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Celkon's 2300 mAh, which may offer slightly better longevity.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the Celkon on 4.2.1 and the Lava on 4.4.2, indicating a more updated software experience for the Lava.
- In terms of build quality, the Celkon is slightly heavier and thicker than the Lava, which is marginally lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon S1
Lava Icon
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 71 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
137 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
